Electromechanical tasks
Electromechanical tasks
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Hello everybody:
I am a Mechanical Engineer and my professional experience has been around the hydropower and thermal plants (Diesel engines) generation.
In both fields I have been working from the stage of erection/installation of the mechanical systems and generating equipments, up to the commercial operation of these power plants in charge of maintenance activities.
But, for these days, I am working in the tendering process for the construction of a small hydropower plant. My boss is asking me to lend a hand in reviewing the electrical part of the procurement. Even when I know in a general manner the roll of the electrical branch in the power generation, I respectfully have said to him that I am not capable to give that kind of support to the company, because that is not of my professional competence.
He appears to be deaf and insists in that subject.
About my assumed position, any comments? Thanks.
I am a Mechanical Engineer and my professional experience has been around the hydropower and thermal plants (Diesel engines) generation.
In both fields I have been working from the stage of erection/installation of the mechanical systems and generating equipments, up to the commercial operation of these power plants in charge of maintenance activities.
But, for these days, I am working in the tendering process for the construction of a small hydropower plant. My boss is asking me to lend a hand in reviewing the electrical part of the procurement. Even when I know in a general manner the roll of the electrical branch in the power generation, I respectfully have said to him that I am not capable to give that kind of support to the company, because that is not of my professional competence.
He appears to be deaf and insists in that subject.
About my assumed position, any comments? Thanks.
El que no puede andar, se sienta.





RE: Electromechanical tasks
It means that you review the paperwork, with the primary objective of just seeing if there are any glaring >mechanical< errors reflected in the >electrical< part of the documents.
While you are at it, ask questions as they occur to you.
Your boss is trying to _expand_ your professional competence.
Take advantage of the opportunity.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Electromechanical tasks
Saying NO is a quick way out the door.
Like I tell my guys - you say you can't do it - I WILL find someone who can!!
RE: Electromechanical tasks
Tobalcane
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RE: Electromechanical tasks
I will likewise exhort you to expand your horizons, as there may be many times in your future career that will depend on your ability to think outside of the ME box, both on the job, and to keep your job.
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RE: Electromechanical tasks
Thanks for your comments and advices. I will try to implement these the best as I can.
El que no puede andar, se sienta.
RE: Electromechanical tasks
So do your best, do as much extra study/digging as you have time for and when you give your feedback make sure it's with some sort of caveat.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Electromechanical tasks
That is a good point KENAT, thanks.
El que no puede andar, se sienta.